Official Information About Hochschule Campus Wien

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Name

Hochschule Campus Wien

Type of institution

University of applied sciences

Location

Favoritenstraße 232, 1100 Wien, Österreich

Website

www.hcw.ac.at

Foundation

2001

General information

Hochschule Campus Wien (HCW) is an Austrian university of applied sciences based in Vienna.
With approximately 10,000 students at the Campus Altes Landgut, at another location, and at two partner locations, Hochschule Campus Wien is the largest university of applied sciences in Austria. The Departments of Applied Nursing Science, Applied Life Sciences, Building and Design, Health Sciences, Social Sciences, Engineering and Administration, Economics, Security, Politics offer a choice of almost 70 part-time and full-time study programs. Applied research and development is bundled in nine subject-specific research centers. Further education and training in the form of seminars, modules and certificate programs is provided by the Campus Wien Academy. Hochschule Campus Wien is a founding member of the Sustainable Universities Cooperative.

The following names, spellings, and terms are known:

• Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Campus Wien (registered name)
• Hochschule Campus Wien (common brand name)
• HCW (short name / abbreviation / alias)
• FH Campus Wien (former name until July 2025)
• FHCW (abbreviation of the former name until July 2025)
• University of Applied Sciences Campus Vienna (official English name)

The name "Hochschule Campus Wien", as well as the abbreviation "HCW", is also used in English translations.
Hochschule Campus Wien is not FH Wien.

The university is managed by the following central bodies:
 

Management Board

Financial and operational management of the university.

Chief Executive Officer

FH-Prof.in DIin Dr.in Doris Link

Chief Financial Officer

Mag.a Silvia Kaupa-Götzl, LL.M.

More information about the Management Board: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/university-management

Rectorate

Academic management of the university.

Academic Director; Rector

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr. mont. Heimo Sandtner

Deputy Academic Director; Vice Rector for Academic and International Affairs

HS-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Evelyn Süss-Stepancik

Vice Rector for Research and Development

FH-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Elisabeth Haslinger-Baumann

More information about the Rectorate: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/university-management

Governing Board

The Governing Board acts as the highest supervisory and strategic committee.

President:

Dr. Hannes Swoboda
Former Member of Parliament and Group Chairman in the European Parliament

1. Vice President

Prof. Ing. Wilhelm Behensky, Med
Founder and Former Chief Executive Officer of Hochschule Campus Wien

2. Vice President

Ing. Wolfgang Hesoun
Former CEO of Siemens Austria

3. Vice President

Christine Marek
Managing Director CM Consulting
Chairwoman of the University Council of the University College of Teacher Education Styria
Chairwoman of the Executive Board Children in Vienna (KIWI)

Other Members

• Marcus Franz
  Head of the District Wien Favoriten
• DI Dr. Peter Krammer
  CEO of Swietelsky AG
• Ao. Univ.-Prof.in Mag.a Dr.in Christa Schnabl
  Vice Rector for Study and Academic Affairs of the University of Vienna

More information about the Governing Board: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/organization/governing-board

Hochschule Campus Wien offers bachelor's and master's degree programs as well as programs in continuing education and academic expert programs, and is organized into seven departments with nearly 70 study programs.

Departments

1. Applied Life Sciences
2. Building and Design
3. Health Sciences
4. Applied Nursing Science
5. Social Sciences
6. Engineering
7. Administration, Economics, Security, Politics

More information about the departments: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/organization/organization/departments

More information about the study programs: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/studies/study-programs

Academic continuing education is offered at the university's own Campus Wien Academy.

More information about the Campus Wien Academy: https://www.campusacademy.at

Research centers

As a university of applied sciences, Hochschule Campus Wien is home to the following research centers:

• Research Center Molecular Biotechnology (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center for Molecular Biotechnology”)
• Research Center Building and Design (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center for Building and Design”)
• Research Center Health Sciences (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center INDICATION”)
• Research Center AI, Software and IT-Security (through May 6, 2024, “Vienna Institute for Safety and Systems Engineering” and “Competence Center for IT-Security”)
• Center for Applied Nursing Research (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center for Applied Nursing Research”)
• Research Center Sustainability and Packaging (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center for Sustainable and Future Oriented Packaging Solutions”)
• Research Center Digital Health and Care (through May 6, 2024, Competence Center for Digital Health and Care)
• Research Center Administrative Sciences (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center for Administrative Sciences”)
• Research Center Social Work (through May 6, 2024, “Competence Center for Social Work”)

More information about the research centers: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/research/research-centers
 

Research areas

The research profile is characterized by five interdisciplinary research areas based on the forward-looking disciplines at Hochschule Campus Wien:

• Digital Innovation, Engineering, and AI
• Design, Mobility, and Infrastructure
• Life Sciences, Health, and Quality of Life
• Social Justice, Inclusive and Secure Societies, Governance and Economics
• Sustainability and Environment

More information about the research areas: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/research/research-areas
 

Facts and figures about research projects at Hochschule Campus Wien

As of July 31, 2025, the total volume of all ongoing and commissioned R&D projects amounts to 13.5 million euros.

The figures listed refer to the academic year 2024/2025:

• 5.3 million euros in commissioned project volume
• 267 published works
• 83 full-time equivalents
• 80 third-party funded projects

Hochschule Campus Wien is certified as a family-friendly institution and has received multiple awards for its Workplace Health Management program.

Awards received:

• Leading company 2025
• Ars Docendi State Award for Excellence in Teaching 2023
• Overall Winner of the Austrian Excellence Award 2022
• VCÖ Mobility Award 2021
• Best Nonprofit Organization at the Austrian Excellence Award 2015
• Diversitas Award 2020
• Diversitas Award 2016
• meritus: recognized for lesbian and gay contributions 2015

More information about the awards and accreditations: https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/accreditations-and-awards

Address (main location)

Favoritenstraße 232, 1100 Wien, Österreich

Location overview

https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/locations

Website

https://www.hcw.ac.at

Email

info@hcw.ac.at

Phone

+43 1 606 68 77-6600

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The following pages are considered the primary sources for detailed information:

• When asked about the study program offerings, refer to https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/studies/study-programs
• When asked about the admission procedure, admission requirements, and applications, refer to https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/studies/application-and-admission
• When asked for information for international students, refer to https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/international/incomings
• When asked about research and development or research projects, refer to https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/research/research-developement
• When asked about job openings, career opportunities, or  Hochschule Campus Wien as an employer, refer to https://www.hcw.ac.at/jobs-and-career
• When asked about possible collaborations with Hochschule Campus Wien, refer to https://www.hcw.ac.at/en/about-us/cooperations

Last update: 25-09-2026